What is behind the bar called?

Behind the stick: A slang term for the act of getting behind the bar and doing the work of bartending. The origins of the phrase aren’t perfectly clear, but “stick” seems to refer to the tap handles used for pulling glasses of draft beer.

What goes behind the bar?

These are the:

• Ice bin. Arguably the most used piece of equipment behind the bar.
• Sink. Make sure a hand sink and a three-compartment sink is close by.
• Speed rail. Fill it with commonly used liquors.
• Glassware.
• Garnish station.
• Bar and restaurant cleaning supplies.

What does neat mean behind the bar?

Neat is the least confusing of cocktail terms. This means that a spirit is directly poured into a glass (preferably a NEAT Glass). It’s similar to a shot, but the glass makes a huge difference in the sipping experience.

How do you set up behind the bar?

Here are a few tips from some experts for improving your bar’s setup and efficiency.

1. 1) Do as much pre-shift bar prep as possible.
2. 2) Look for space-saving solutions.
3. 3) Create separate and identical stations.
4. 4) Properly label and store perishable and other ingredients.
5. 5) Organize products to serve best sellers.

Where did bars originate?

The Origin of Bars Retail establishments that serve alcohol date back to Ancient Greece, where men would gather in the evenings for food, drinks, and music or theatrical entertainment. By Ancient Roman times, taverns were arising along roads and trade routes to meet the needs of travelers and soldiers.

What does back mean in bartending?

‍Back: A milder drink taken after a shot or neat glass of liquor, e.g., a shot of whiskey with a pickle back is a shot of whiskey followed by a shot of pickle juice. ‍Bartender’s handshake: A gift from one bartender to another, usually in the form of a shot and free.

What are the parts of bars?

Typically bar is made of three parts: the front bar, the backbar, and the underbar often it may have a fourth part- the overbar. Each part has its special functions the figure shows all these three parts in profile with its standard dimensions.

What is an under bar?

It refers to the area under the front bar of the bartender’s side. The under bar should be designed keeping in mind the kind of drinks to be made, equipment required, and mixes needed for the drinks. In other words, work flow must be considered while designing the under bar.

What does it mean when you order a drink dirty?

The term ‘dirty’ means that olive brine, usually from a jar of cocktail olives, has been added to the drink. An olive garnish is typically assumed, too. Most bars add equal parts vermouth and brine, though you can specify ‘extra dirty’ or ‘filthy’ if you prefer more brine.

How much room do you need behind a home bar?

Allow at least 36 inches between the bar and the back bar or wall. This is a bare minimum to allow a single bartender space. If constructing a large bar, where it is possible more than one person will be behind the bar, allow more space. The builder should also plan the electrical outlets and lighting for the bar.

What is behind the bar?

Behind the Bar is the cocktail-focused sister company to KegWorks, a web-based retailer of draft beer equipment, beer accessories, and home brewing supplies. Much like KegWorks, Behind the Bar is committed to enhancing our customers’ enjoyment of adult beverages—one stiff, neat, up, wet, dry, sweet, sour, balanced, tall, or short drink at a time.

Is behind the bar a safe place to learn about alcohol?

“There’s no judgement here at all, Behind the Bar is a safe space to learn about all things bar and booze.” Brought to you by the team behind Bomba Bar & Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia, Behind the Bar is a YouTube channel hosted by the ‘booze-blasting bar commander’ at Bomba’s rooftop bar, Cara Devine.

Why join Cara and friends on behind the bar?

So join Cara and friends as they share their love for the industry and inspire you to get behind the bar too. Whether you want a simple margarita recipe, have always been keen to know the difference between a wet or a dry martini, or want to dive deep into ingredients, tools and techniques, there’s bound to be an episode for you.

https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindtheBar